The need to give up bigger sleeper options 86” or 90” already. We have to live in these damn things. Give us some more space. How about a bigger fridge. Every truck should come with a dinette table so I can sit back and eat with some sense of home and comfort. How about a full closet that I could hang my clothes without dragging on the bottom.
The manufacturers cater to the biggest customers being the megas me and you may buy 2 or 3 but swift will buy 500 to 1000 a year and since megas don’t want it not a priority
Just like these new 2022 crapcadias a lot of wasted space where storage can be used. Just like angle space above driver and passenger seat it could be designed better and cabinets spaces are pathetic. Small fridge.no place for a tv, tilt/telescopic steering wheel could be better, maybe a truck driver needs to go to the manufacturer and design how interior should look and function.
The answer is weight. The more sleeper or gizmos you add, the less weight you can haul, and at the end of the day the mega carriers are who control whats produced, and they are only interested in one thing. $$$$$
The T680 with a 125" BBC compared to a W900 with a 132" BBC should be a fair bit lighter and won't be longer any all if they went out to a 90" sleeper or similar. I'm surprised they haven't gone above 76" due to various people offering larger such as Western Star having 82", Peterbilt 80", KW 86" on the old platform,
Thank you for not editing out your confusion bloopers, they made my day. I imagined someone driving, trying to adjust the brightness from the wheel and then wondering why they are slowing down...🤣 Great looking truck. I like the digital dash concept and the features it provides. A night mode with red and black would be nice. I really wish they would change the table to a slide out instead of the swing out style. Ot is always in my way but still good to have.
Love the new look. Under the hood looks like a cluster to work on though. Bet to do a top end set up that coolant tank needs removed now. Change a turbo got to remove the washer fluid reservoir. Nice thing is they don't look like they take long to remove but at the current shop rates it adds up. They need to bring out a bigger fridge for the long haulers inside. It's about time we got some new tech inside. It's been in the automotive sector for years so it should be pretty reliable. Great looking truck to pull dry van or reefer with.
For me, looks more like a T600 new gen. Narrowed hood, the lights, that fender, the end of the wheel well, all that resembles to that model. Looks very nice! Wish to see a Premium version, with full accessories, the Alcoa 7 spoke rims, metalic paint.
I watched the release of the Next Gen T680 and I thought that the truck was sharp and a excellent update. When I first saw it I immediately thought T600, T660 and T680 all wrapped up in one.
I like the K-Whopper trucks. Many big trucks do equipped with one piece windshield, such as Kenworth, Freightliner, Peterbilt, Volvo, Sterling, Mack, and even Western Star. Western Star was formerly Studebaker, which Studebaker only built light and medium duty trucks back in the 1960s.
So those LIM switches are actually a speed limit the operator can set. Its pretty useful in moderate traffic when regular cruise can't be used. Just set to 60 and never get a ticket. The blank center switch is used to adjust the ACC following distance and PCC over/undershoot.
Love the wheel, reminds me a lot of the Volvo (which is really good). Good job KW. I also liked the well thought out engine compartments. The coolant placement is a bit odd but I can see the thought behind it. At least the washer fluid is easier to access.
Thank you Kenworth for awesome design. 2015 t680 exhaust pipe is blowing hot exhaust on the 1st drive exiles r/s break chamber all the times. Sometimes you go throu a break chamber once per month,. The abs sensor on that wheel won't last over a year. Because constant hot fumes keeping the wire extra hot.. God Bless Kenworth for their smart thinking 🤔
The dpf sensors right on the DPF system. Wires always hot few years they dry out and need $1k+ new harness. ,🤔 Again god bless Kenworth designers. Because they're probably on weed when designing those trucks.
Lol I pass all the big carriers on I-95 shit my cruise control tops at 70 and I still have plenty of pedal left...I work construction I'm running 74-75,000 with a tri-ax and I drop one gear and just walk away from those nerfed big carriers trucks going up the hills.
I actually got a chance to see a new Next Gen T680 out in the road this morning. It was really early and the way I noticed it was that amber marking light that’s on the back side of the front fender and I must say I like it! You can definitely tell it’s a NextGen T680!
We have three of them with the automated 10. They're very roomy and turn like a dream. But where they really shine is the one application for which they were surely designed--holding up dirt in a landfill...until the day you finally get the DPF deleted...PRESTO! Great tractor
Makes sense that Paccar wants to tap into the Volvo/Cascadia fleet truck market. Always enjoy the videos Andy ! Look forward to the next T800 video. Best truck ever made and always will be , it can be whatever you want it to be..
@@mikevincent5606 sorry bro had an off day. And although I don't think t800 is best I am a Pete and kw fan and I drive a 680 and love it. But honestly I'd have a t800 over it. Fav kw is w9l and I think favorite truck in general for me is the 379 I have driven all and there's just something about the Pete especially when customized that turns me on. I'm actually going to be buying a friend of mine 2003 customized Pete 379 and it has a cat 6nz and he's totally rebuilt everything in it. It's unusually nice. And he giving me a great deal of 55,000. But I'd also own a t8 or w9. All of are good if specd right
I agree and would also like to mention almost every newer car these days has TPS. Why can't these super expensive trucks at least throw in basic tire pressure info?
Is the windshield glass coated. A rare option KW had many years ago was a heated Windshield. I figured it gets a little cool in Manitoba so that might be a good place to feature that option.
@@AndyTheKenworthGuy btw, I’ve heard of a couple of obscure models or nomenclatures, T801 and T804. From what I understand, the different number represents the cab style, so which cabs would those models represent?
I think it’s awesome definitely an improvement to the T680. Can’t believe KW is still using incandescent lights in the headlight section though when I drove a 680 I replaced the incandescent lights with LEDs looks way better
Love the lines of the truck. Especially how everything lines up at the rear fairings and the two tone front bumper. Love that KW finally has a modern digital dash but not a fan of pairing it with analog guages or that catch all cubby hole. Lots of customization potential on this model 👍
Greetings from the Ohio Porters. 🇺🇸 The overall looks of this rig are cool, more aerodynamic. That’s good. I like the skirting. For years now, the manufacturers have said that full skirting all the way back would give better fuel mileage, and now you say that half of the skirting will give you better mileage. That’s confusing. I like being able to get into the gap behind the cab. Certain trailers require that you get in there to connect/disconnect. I gotta see one of these up close, so I guess it’s time to contact the local Columbus Kenworth dealership. Good stuff.🤩😎✌️
ITS BEAUTIFUL 🚚 BEAUTIFUL IN EVERYWAY JUST HOPE PRODUCTIVITY IS THROUGH THE ROOF THERES NOTHING LIKE A TRUCK THAT SOLVE ALL YOUR PROBLEMS SO YOU CAN FOCUS ON DELIVERING YOUR LOAD
The new styling reminds me of the T600 and T660 with just a more modern look as I never really liked the previous generation of T680s. Glad the aerodynamics are options because after those trucks are thru going over the road farmers can rip those off so nothing gets tore up lol. Can you get a manual transmission in these trucks? Overall this truck is really nice and thanks for the video.
Wow.. God.. He is beautiful..🥺 He is great truck.. Any ways, T680th is best of the best for me..🙂 I love him.. Thank you Andy for showing us all the Kenworth news. 😉
For access to the catwalk and air lines I'd like to see them add steps on both sides instead of just the driver side. Just a convenience option. Also, when I close my front curtains I find that the track doesn't allow the curtain to move as easily as I'd like it to. Sometimes I have to fight with it to get it to slide. Other than that, I will be getting a brand new 2023 t680 w sleeper cab hopefully next week and I am excited to see how it's different than my current 2020.
as a company that run reefer east to west(2800 miles one way), fuel economy is a huge factor. Also wanting a great electronic apu. We actually have my eye on the t680 for are next tractor purchase. the table and swinging chair seem important.
I hate aerodynamic trucks but having said that this one looks pretty good. With that much paint on the front it should come standard with 3M to protect it from rock chips. And I can see that "bin" type looking compartment in front of the front wheels filling up with icy slush on winter roads!
Okay I am going to give my best opinion on this new look and features that I don't like and the new KW. I don't like the automatic shifter on the steering wheel column since the first time KW made the change. The only thing in the sleeper is the step that was above the lower drawer and bottom of the refrigerator was removed from the last few years models and it made it easier to get up to the upper bunk for my 12 yr old grandson in climbing up with out having to step on the lower bunk mattress. I don't know if on the outside of the tractor on the driver's side sleeper window and door are still available like on the passenger side of the model you were showing. The new digital dash panel is not what I prefer but not a deal breaker. I prefer the Gauge look that you are able to trim in chrome to make for a better feature of showing the dashboard off. I am not a fan of always changing the features every few years. I am going to stick with my 2016 model for a while and see if anything KENWORTH has to offer in the future. Not a big fan of the new designs in the last few years and will not be buying a new truck with this type design.
For the price, all new trucks should have LED headlights, and disk brakes standard, and since it's basically home for truckers, you should be able to get more interior colors and materials - not everyone are brutalists.
Paccar power - no thank you. I had all kinds of problems with the 13 litre engine in three different Peterbilts (in two years), it's why I finally left that carrier. I couldn't make any money because the truck I was assigned was always in the shop. The Cummins engine has a much better reputation. I am not fond of these new digital dashes either. One fuse pops or connection comes loose and your entire gauge cluster is gone, which means you don't know your speed, or air pressures, or coolant temps, etc etc.. I don't even want to think about what that dash would cost to replace (never mind the downtime). I prefer to have an analog speedometer, tachometer and air pressure gauges - the rest can be digital. The sleeper looks decently equipped (but every driver puts different stuff in it). I'd probably drive one if I was a company driver, but I don't think I'd buy one.
I work for a local milk hauler. My boss has a whole fleet of mostly paccar mx13s. He's had allot of issues with that junk engine. His most recent 4 trucks, all Cummings. He wont buy another paccar. It even worse when the loads regularly gross over 100k. Even with an 18 manual it still hates hills
I have a paccar engine never had any issues with motor or transmission just electrical but I have my own peterbilt computer which I plug 🔌 and can diagnose the problem and fix it myself good engine so far had it for almost 2 yrs now
@@aitransportservicesllc584 the truck i personally drive is a 2017 T880 18 manual paccar engine. it has been fairly reliable but only has 163K on it. the company has 14 trucks with this engine and overall track record has been poor. they just replaced a paccar engine with 300K on it. we are hauling milk and the loads are on overweight permits
@@andrewdonohue1853 The Paccar MX (DAF MX) in the EU has a good reputation. Paccar adapts these engines for the US market...even sounds different. Never change a good engine!!!
For being so new the interior could have been changed so much better. I like the color choices but if you're gunna make a new truck then do it all.... I drive CT 680 I do like it but for the next gen they could have done so much better. I'm actually kind of disappointed. But I'll still take it over Volvo or Cascadia junk. These are way better. And that's coming from someone who has experience in all 3. So far favorite truck is a good 379 with a cat 6nz. W 900l are also a favorite. But I gotta say 379 tops it. Anyway I definitely would drive this just a more loaded truck. But I want Kenworth to wake up a little in the interior area. It needs to be redone to match the out side changes.
That is an absolutely beautiful truck, I love the exterior lines and the headlights look great......the all digital dash looks fantastic, not sure why they kept the analog gauges except that they may be easier to read at a quick glance, I dunno.
A Kenworth dealer told me that they make way more money from servicing trucks than from the sales... so yeah - that didn’t sound like they plan less pain with the new equipment.
Please tell me that there is a camera option to replace the Spot Mirrors. Since the hood is so narrow at the front, the spot mirrors look big and goofy.
Why is no one talking about the headlights? Lol. That is one of my biggest cons on the previous gen T680s. I drive LTL so we get a different truck every run, we don't get assigned trucks long term. So whatever the truck comes with from the factory is what we get. That includes the crappy halogen projector headlight design that these come with. They do a terrible job of of putting light on the roadway and get worse with age due to the projector surface developing a haze on the lens. I understand that O/O's and guys that keep a unit long term can simply swap LED bulbs or change out the housing completely, but we don't have that option. Really wish KW would follow in Freightliner and Macks steps and put better LED headlights in these trucks standard on all trims.
Can we get this truck with the custom camera system with 2 rear facing cameras on the fenders? And what are the optional torque and horsepower options?
Great video Andy. Real nice looking truck. Not sure I'd like the radiator fill jug on the firewall but if you need clearance for the hood, it has to come from somewhere
Could you demonstrate in one of your videos , how to get up to clean the windows ,or change wiper blades. I had a hard time on the older trucks , it looks harder on the new trucks
Cleaning the windshield was already a little annoying but those winglet things make it worse because they don't fold away. I'd probably still get them but still. I think those vents on the hood help air escape from under the hood. Helps with cooling. I'm pretty biased against the T680 because I own a '15 model but this one is... okay.
Stunning is the best word I can use. Being out in California many dealers are saying up to 9 month wait due to chip shortages. Is this true? Love all your videos Andy.
@@jamesaddie4895 then what is the purpose of having them? At certain speeds without them, washer fluid covers the passenger (left side drive) and mirrors. If the wind is wrong, driver side window, not so much the mirrors. Easy enough to lower the windows for visibility if you have power window for the passenger side and the mirrors aren't filthy from washer fluid. Sometimes there is no place to stop and clean them for a long way. Went through a swarm of bugs many times where washer fluid, even with Dawn added, wasn't enough and had to pull off to clean the windshield.
Ok ,, all that good stuff on the next gen is awesome now how can I get myself in one , I'm thinking a 22 or 2023 13 speed manual yes I'm old school can you help, thanks O.Harris 😅
Hey brother man, great intro set up. I honestly prefer the 2022 Cascadia's digital dash set up and infotainment. I was thinking of leasing a 2022 T680 awhile back but glad I didn't pre order one. The only thing I do like is the larger turn signal and side vent. Cool look.
I love the newly updated T680!
The need to give up bigger sleeper options 86” or 90” already. We have to live in these damn things. Give us some more space. How about a bigger fridge. Every truck should come with a dinette table so I can sit back and eat with some sense of home and comfort. How about a full closet that I could hang my clothes without dragging on the bottom.
The manufacturers cater to the biggest customers being the megas me and you may buy 2 or 3 but swift will buy 500 to 1000 a year and since megas don’t want it not a priority
Just like these new 2022 crapcadias a lot of wasted space where storage can be used. Just like angle space above driver and passenger seat it could be designed better and cabinets spaces are pathetic. Small fridge.no place for a tv, tilt/telescopic steering wheel could be better, maybe a truck driver needs to go to the manufacturer and design how interior should look and function.
The answer is weight. The more sleeper or gizmos you add, the less weight you can haul, and at the end of the day the mega carriers are who control whats produced, and they are only interested in one thing. $$$$$
The T680 with a 125" BBC compared to a W900 with a 132" BBC should be a fair bit lighter and won't be longer any all if they went out to a 90" sleeper or similar. I'm surprised they haven't gone above 76" due to various people offering larger such as Western Star having 82", Peterbilt 80", KW 86" on the old platform,
@@wes2253 Weight and probably costs.. Perhaps it is time the laws increases the weight a bit more to accommodate better trucks.
This beauty needs to be seen in 4K.
A few years ago kenworth flew us to test drive their kenworths when they were playing with digital dash and it’s nice to see fully build now
Thank you for not editing out your confusion bloopers, they made my day. I imagined someone driving, trying to adjust the brightness from the wheel and then wondering why they are slowing down...🤣
Great looking truck. I like the digital dash concept and the features it provides. A night mode with red and black would be nice.
I really wish they would change the table to a slide out instead of the swing out style. Ot is always in my way but still good to have.
I'm sold. This will be the beginning of a fleet.
That truck is beautiful one great truck kenworth did a great job building it great video Andy love that truck
World’s Best Always Look Outstanding!!!
Love the new look. Under the hood looks like a cluster to work on though. Bet to do a top end set up that coolant tank needs removed now. Change a turbo got to remove the washer fluid reservoir. Nice thing is they don't look like they take long to remove but at the current shop rates it adds up. They need to bring out a bigger fridge for the long haulers inside. It's about time we got some new tech inside. It's been in the automotive sector for years so it should be pretty reliable. Great looking truck to pull dry van or reefer with.
you forgot a word Chris....."cluster ****" .....I got ya ;-)
@@brucekoster9253 lol. Yeah that's what I wanted to say.
For me, looks more like a T600 new gen.
Narrowed hood, the lights, that fender, the end of the wheel well, all that resembles to that model. Looks very nice!
Wish to see a Premium version, with full accessories, the Alcoa 7 spoke rims, metalic paint.
I like it. The hood compartment is very ergonomic and easier to work with. Nice.
Needs a special edition owner operator interior package...something luxurious, the VIT package with some extra goodies.
you can order it with VIT, and led headlights.
I'm so sick of VIT.. looks like the inside of a damn pizza warmer bag... Or one of those gaudy couches in a lawyer's office.
Loved this one since the fits pics dropped. Take mine in launch color blue.
I watched the release of the Next Gen T680 and I thought that the truck was sharp and a excellent update. When I first saw it I immediately thought T600, T660 and T680 all wrapped up in one.
No better truck then volvo
I like the K-Whopper trucks. Many big trucks do equipped with one piece windshield, such as Kenworth, Freightliner, Peterbilt, Volvo, Sterling, Mack, and even Western Star. Western Star was formerly Studebaker, which Studebaker only built light and medium duty trucks back in the 1960s.
So those LIM switches are actually a speed limit the operator can set. Its pretty useful in moderate traffic when regular cruise can't be used. Just set to 60 and never get a ticket. The blank center switch is used to adjust the ACC following distance and PCC over/undershoot.
A manual limiter? That be useful I hate using the cruise control
Love the wheel, reminds me a lot of the Volvo (which is really good). Good job KW. I also liked the well thought out engine compartments. The coolant placement is a bit odd but I can see the thought behind it. At least the washer fluid is easier to access.
Thank you Kenworth for awesome design. 2015 t680 exhaust pipe is blowing hot exhaust on the 1st drive exiles r/s break chamber all the times. Sometimes you go throu a break chamber once per month,. The abs sensor on that wheel won't last over a year. Because constant hot fumes keeping the wire extra hot.. God Bless Kenworth for their smart thinking 🤔
It's smart because they'll get more money out of you for parts and repairs 😜
The dpf sensors right on the DPF system. Wires always hot few years they dry out and need $1k+ new harness. ,🤔 Again god bless Kenworth designers. Because they're probably on weed when designing those trucks.
Yup, that'll look great going 62mph down the road with a driver trainee at the wheel... look out Swift!
62? Swift does 65 prime does 62
@@truckinwithken8707 U.S. Express hits up to 67!
@@paulwolfen735 USA Truck does 70!
Lol I pass all the big carriers on I-95 shit my cruise control tops at 70 and I still have plenty of pedal left...I work construction I'm running 74-75,000 with a tri-ax and I drop one gear and just walk away from those nerfed big carriers trucks going up the hills.
@@paulwolfen735 I’ve hit 80 with swift, that’s me going down a hill on neutral and getting a call from safety later in the day bahahahhhaa
I actually got a chance to see a new Next Gen T680 out in the road this morning. It was really early and the way I noticed it was that amber marking light that’s on the back side of the front fender and I must say I like it! You can definitely tell it’s a NextGen T680!
Headlights look fantastic as well !
That truck will look pretty as hell on the side of the road!
Why do you say that? Are they bad trucks?
We have three of them with the automated 10. They're very roomy and turn like a dream. But where they really shine is the one application for which they were surely designed--holding up dirt in a landfill...until the day you finally get the DPF deleted...PRESTO! Great tractor
Makes sense that Paccar wants to tap into the Volvo/Cascadia fleet truck market. Always enjoy the videos Andy ! Look forward to the next T800 video. Best truck ever made and always will be , it can be whatever you want it to be..
Really you think the t800 is best. What a joke. That is just your opinion. And it's definitely not best.
@@danielmurray5326 Everyone can have an opinion. Calm down buddy.
@@mikevincent5606 sorry bro had an off day. And although I don't think t800 is best I am a Pete and kw fan and I drive a 680 and love it. But honestly I'd have a t800 over it. Fav kw is w9l and I think favorite truck in general for me is the 379 I have driven all and there's just something about the Pete especially when customized that turns me on. I'm actually going to be buying a friend of mine 2003 customized Pete 379 and it has a cat 6nz and he's totally rebuilt everything in it. It's unusually nice. And he giving me a great deal of 55,000. But I'd also own a t8 or w9. All of are good if specd right
I grew up in a Mack family but always loved the KWs.
that's great that they continue to install antennas in the mirrors greetings from Mexico Andy
Why are fog lights not standard especially in Canada? I could never figure out why such an inexpensive option is not standard in North America.
I agree and would also like to mention almost every newer car these days has TPS. Why can't these super expensive trucks at least throw in basic tire pressure info?
Canadian's don't need bright LED lights or fog lights, the snowy weather blinds the driver.
Because they’re useless behind my oversize load sign lol
Is the windshield glass coated. A rare option KW had many years ago was a heated Windshield. I figured it gets a little cool in Manitoba so that might be a good place to feature that option.
Nice video. I just got mine, brandnew… 6 days ago. Love it ❤
Yes, I love kenworth ♥️❤️🧡💛💙🩵💝💓💞💕🥰😍🤩👍🙏
I have to admit that I initially didn't like these, but they're really starting to grow on my now...
Nice
@@AndyTheKenworthGuy btw, I’ve heard of a couple of obscure models or nomenclatures, T801 and T804. From what I understand, the different number represents the cab style, so which cabs would those models represent?
I think it’s awesome definitely an improvement to the T680. Can’t believe KW is still using incandescent lights in the headlight section though when I drove a 680 I replaced the incandescent lights with LEDs looks way better
LEDs are optional but I wouldn't expect to see a lot of companies go with them. But owner ops will at least have the option to.
the incandescent light bulb gets hot and cuts down on ice build up in the wintertime
Beautiful truck, I'm a beginner in the truck industry. Nice work with the light compartment.
Love the lines of the truck. Especially how everything lines up at the rear fairings and the two tone front bumper. Love that KW finally has a modern digital dash but not a fan of pairing it with analog guages or that catch all cubby hole. Lots of customization potential on this model 👍
Greetings from the Ohio Porters. 🇺🇸 The overall looks of this rig are cool, more aerodynamic. That’s good. I like the skirting. For years now, the manufacturers have said that full skirting all the way back would give better fuel mileage, and now you say that half of the skirting will give you better mileage. That’s confusing. I like being able to get into the gap behind the cab. Certain trailers require that you get in there to connect/disconnect. I gotta see one of these up close, so I guess it’s time to contact the local Columbus Kenworth dealership. Good stuff.🤩😎✌️
Thanks Andy my company is starting to get these in I needed to know what I was getting
Nice new look, slight touch of T-600... GREAT...
Cheers Andy.
Thankyou to share general review to GREAT T680 KENWORTH and its description.
Muy best wishes and bit hold from CDMX.
Many thanks!
ITS BEAUTIFUL 🚚 BEAUTIFUL IN EVERYWAY JUST HOPE PRODUCTIVITY IS THROUGH THE ROOF THERES NOTHING LIKE A TRUCK THAT SOLVE ALL YOUR PROBLEMS SO YOU CAN FOCUS ON DELIVERING YOUR LOAD
The new styling reminds me of the T600 and T660 with just a more modern look as I never really liked the previous generation of T680s. Glad the aerodynamics are options because after those trucks are thru going over the road farmers can rip those off so nothing gets tore up lol. Can you get a manual transmission in these trucks? Overall this truck is really nice and thanks for the video.
I think he has a video with one in it.
Wow.. God.. He is beautiful..🥺 He is great truck.. Any ways, T680th is best of the best for me..🙂 I love him.. Thank you Andy for showing us all the Kenworth news. 😉
For access to the catwalk and air lines I'd like to see them add steps on both sides instead of just the driver side. Just a convenience option. Also, when I close my front curtains I find that the track doesn't allow the curtain to move as easily as I'd like it to. Sometimes I have to fight with it to get it to slide. Other than that, I will be getting a brand new 2023 t680 w sleeper cab hopefully next week and I am excited to see how it's different than my current 2020.
I got passed by a FedEx Ground driver early yesterday morning and later smoked another one in the afternoon. Both of them were driving this new T680.
Ooooooo; wow; drool; awesome! Thank you so very much for the tour!
I love the headlights I saw one of these on the highway I was sheesh lol he was an owner operator he passed me with ease
Wow that truck is awesome and amazing love all the gauges on the dash wow
as a company that run reefer east to west(2800 miles one way), fuel economy is a huge factor. Also wanting a great electronic apu. We actually have my eye on the t680 for are next tractor purchase. the table and swinging chair seem important.
Please do not get an electric apu.. Stick with the diesels.. Thermoking or Carrier.. Big thanks. A driver.
I saw them testing it in PA on 80. It's such a cool looking truck
Cant wait to start spotting these on the road! very nice looking truck
Why can't you get the new dash cluster in the T800 and the W900, but can get it in the Peterbilt 389
I think that dash is going to be in all the trucks in the futurr
I hate aerodynamic trucks but having said that this one looks pretty good. With that much paint on the front it should come standard with 3M to protect it from rock chips. And I can see that "bin" type looking compartment in front of the front wheels filling up with icy slush on winter roads!
I wonder how long it will be before i see one of these crashed up at that wrecking yard along I-80 in rawlins wy
I really like the new design. The grille reminds me more of the 660. And the big turn signal on the front fenders is long overdue.
I love the new color scheme, the steering wheel and 15" display looks the same as in the new DAF XF and XG
Daf own Kenworth and Peterbilt.
@@tobbe.7052 Paccar owns, Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF
Don't matter how bright or big the turn signal is 4wheelers still can't see it. Lol
Only some 4wheelers can’t see it. Just like how only some truck drivers are assholes and don’t move over.
Exactly.. 4 wheelers are absolutely brain dead and they are getting worse
Looks like the old Gen T680 had a baby with a Cascadia with strong KW genes
This one is off the Wall
Okay I am going to give my best opinion on this new look and features that I don't like and the new KW. I don't like the automatic shifter on the steering wheel column since the first time KW made the change. The only thing in the sleeper is the step that was above the lower drawer and bottom of the refrigerator was removed from the last few years models and it made it easier to get up to the upper bunk for my 12 yr old grandson in climbing up with out having to step on the lower bunk mattress. I don't know if on the outside of the tractor on the driver's side sleeper window and door are still available like on the passenger side of the model you were showing. The new digital dash panel is not what I prefer but not a deal breaker. I prefer the Gauge look that you are able to trim in chrome to make for a better feature of showing the dashboard off. I am not a fan of always changing the features every few years. I am going to stick with my 2016 model for a while and see if anything KENWORTH has to offer in the future. Not a big fan of the new designs in the last few years and will not be buying a new truck with this type design.
For the price, all new trucks should have LED headlights, and disk brakes standard, and since it's basically home for truckers, you should be able to get more interior colors and materials - not everyone are brutalists.
Paccar power - no thank you. I had all kinds of problems with the 13 litre engine in three different Peterbilts (in two years), it's why I finally left that carrier. I couldn't make any money because the truck I was assigned was always in the shop.
The Cummins engine has a much better reputation.
I am not fond of these new digital dashes either. One fuse pops or connection comes loose and your entire gauge cluster is gone, which means you don't know your speed, or air pressures, or coolant temps, etc etc.. I don't even want to think about what that dash would cost to replace (never mind the downtime). I prefer to have an analog speedometer, tachometer and air pressure gauges - the rest can be digital.
The sleeper looks decently equipped (but every driver puts different stuff in it). I'd probably drive one if I was a company driver, but I don't think I'd buy one.
I work for a local milk hauler. My boss has a whole fleet of mostly paccar mx13s. He's had allot of issues with that junk engine. His most recent 4 trucks, all Cummings. He wont buy another paccar. It even worse when the loads regularly gross over 100k. Even with an 18 manual it still hates hills
I have a paccar engine never had any issues with motor or transmission just electrical but I have my own peterbilt computer which I plug 🔌 and can diagnose the problem and fix it myself good engine so far had it for almost 2 yrs now
@@aitransportservicesllc584 the truck i personally drive is a 2017 T880 18 manual paccar engine. it has been fairly reliable but only has 163K on it. the company has 14 trucks with this engine and overall track record has been poor. they just replaced a paccar engine with 300K on it.
we are hauling milk and the loads are on overweight permits
@@andrewdonohue1853 The Paccar MX (DAF MX) in the EU has a good reputation. Paccar adapts these engines for the US market...even sounds different. Never change a good engine!!!
Man, that looks spectacular
Awesome
Like the graphics. Simple but OEM look. Great looking truck
Another great video Andy... The dashboard display with pick and choose gauges is fantastic. The truck is beautiful inside and out.
Very nice!!! The modifications to the outside are amazing and make it now the best looking truck on the road!!!!!
Is all a Beautiful Truck. Cheers from Dominican Repúblic 🇩🇴👍.
For being so new the interior could have been changed so much better. I like the color choices but if you're gunna make a new truck then do it all.... I drive CT 680 I do like it but for the next gen they could have done so much better. I'm actually kind of disappointed. But I'll still take it over Volvo or Cascadia junk. These are way better. And that's coming from someone who has experience in all 3. So far favorite truck is a good 379 with a cat 6nz. W 900l are also a favorite. But I gotta say 379 tops it.
Anyway I definitely would drive this just a more loaded truck. But I want Kenworth to wake up a little in the interior area. It needs to be redone to match the out side changes.
Nice to see the innovator of truck aero still leading.
That is an absolutely beautiful truck, I love the exterior lines and the headlights look great......the all digital dash looks fantastic, not sure why they kept the analog gauges except that they may be easier to read at a quick glance, I dunno.
Changing that coolant reservoir when it breaks will be a pain.
A Kenworth dealer told me that they make way more money from servicing trucks than from the sales... so yeah - that didn’t sound like they plan less pain with the new equipment.
@@free_electron108 is the maintenance easier on other manufacturers that you know of?
Looks sweet, It needs a drop visor for the sun light.
That's a great looking truck love how they done the new dash and fuel panels.
Man what a great looking truck makes me wish I was a truck driver.
Right on
Please tell me that there is a camera option to replace the Spot Mirrors.
Since the hood is so narrow at the front, the spot mirrors look big and goofy.
can you get twin stacks with rear window and swivel seat
Nice truck Like the intake I only get to see parts we paint and go to the Tech center I did paint some 1 piece steel bumpers so maybe in the future
pretty base truck, i wish you had one with the nicer headlights and more interior options :O
Absolutely beautiful truck ❤🎉wish I had 1 tbh 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
Love it ! Sleek, beautiful, and love the paint on her.
Why is no one talking about the headlights? Lol. That is one of my biggest cons on the previous gen T680s. I drive LTL so we get a different truck every run, we don't get assigned trucks long term. So whatever the truck comes with from the factory is what we get. That includes the crappy halogen projector headlight design that these come with. They do a terrible job of of putting light on the roadway and get worse with age due to the projector surface developing a haze on the lens. I understand that O/O's and guys that keep a unit long term can simply swap LED bulbs or change out the housing completely, but we don't have that option. Really wish KW would follow in Freightliner and Macks steps and put better LED headlights in these trucks standard on all trims.
Agreed. The only thing I hated about my T680 was the headlights. I avoided driving at night because they were so bad.
One good looking truck
Love this truck. Nice. Red in color.
Pretty nice, I'm looking forward to my company getting the next gen 680 in. I'm hoping I get one of the first ones we get 🙏
I love kenworth
Beautiful truck I love it t680
Can we get this truck with the custom camera system with 2 rear facing cameras on the fenders? And what are the optional torque and horsepower options?
Great video Andy. Real nice looking truck. Not sure I'd like the radiator fill jug on the firewall but if you need clearance for the hood, it has to come from somewhere
Wow that is a really nice truck I like it looks good I like the digital dash is awesome
How do you safely get up on the tire to clean the windshield, or fill fluids and change wipers
3 point system
Could you demonstrate in one of your videos , how to get up to clean the windows ,or change wiper blades. I had a hard time on the older trucks , it looks harder on the new trucks
If the truck comes with a detroit I might buy one.
Nice truck mate enjoy..👌
Thanks 👍
Have you done a side by side comparison with a T680 and W900L?
She is looking awsome KW killed it 👍
Cleaning the windshield was already a little annoying but those winglet things make it worse because they don't fold away. I'd probably still get them but still. I think those vents on the hood help air escape from under the hood. Helps with cooling. I'm pretty biased against the T680 because I own a '15 model but this one is... okay.
Stunning is the best word I can use. Being out in California many dealers are saying up to 9 month wait due to chip shortages. Is this true? Love all your videos Andy.
i like the looks of the paint job styling!!!
Hopefully those A-post deflectors will help keep the side windows and mirrors clearer in wet weather which should help reduce lane change inciDENTS!!!
They will not, have them on my truck they direct all the bug juice to your side window.
@@jamesaddie4895 then what is the purpose of having them?
At certain speeds without them, washer fluid covers the passenger (left side drive) and mirrors.
If the wind is wrong, driver side window, not so much the mirrors.
Easy enough to lower the windows for visibility if you have power window for the passenger side and the mirrors aren't filthy from washer fluid.
Sometimes there is no place to stop and clean them for a long way.
Went through a swarm of bugs many times where washer fluid, even with Dawn added, wasn't enough and had to pull off to clean the windshield.
Ok ,, all that good stuff on the next gen is awesome now how can I get myself in one , I'm thinking a 22 or 2023 13 speed manual yes I'm old school can you help, thanks O.Harris 😅
What is the maximum wheelbase offered and can you get cruise control buttons on the right side of steering wheel
Its a awesome looking 😎 rig but I like the old school style 😎.
Love the new truck! I'm si hyped to drive one myself. Thanks for the great video like always
Can you still get the dual stacks behind the doors and both hooked up?
Hey brother man, great intro set up. I honestly prefer the 2022 Cascadia's digital dash set up and infotainment. I was thinking of leasing a 2022 T680 awhile back but glad I didn't pre order one. The only thing I do like is the larger turn signal and side vent. Cool look.